What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Aberdare, Wales?

You can take a train from Swansea to Aberdare via Cardiff Central in around 2 h 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea to Aberdare via Morfa Glas, Chain Walk (Lamb & Flag Hotel PH) and Morfa Glas, Golwg-y-coed in around 2 h 27 min.

Questions & Answers

How far is it from Swansea to Aberdare?

The distance between Swansea and Aberdare is 36 km. The road distance is 45 km.

What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberdare?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberdare is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Aberdare?

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Aberdare is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Aberdare via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 19 min.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Aberdare?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Aberdare. However, there are services departing from St Thomas, Sainsbury's and arriving at Gadlys, Little Theatre (Gadlys School) via Morfa Glas, Golwg-y-coed. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 27 min.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Aberdare?

It takes approximately 2 h 19 min to get from Swansea to Aberdare, including transfers.

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Aberdare, United Kingdom

Aberdare is a town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, at the confluence of the Rivers Dare (Dâr) and Cynon. The population at the 2001 census was 31,705 (ranked 13th largest in Wales). Aberdare is 4 mi south-west of Merthyr Tydfil, 20 mi north-west of Cardiff and 22 mi east-north-east of Swansea. During the 19th century it became a thriving industrial settlement, which was also notable for the vitality of its cultural life and as an important publishing centre.
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Things to do in Aberdare

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert and his descendants and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acre and is the second largest castle in Britain. It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses.

Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in South Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081, to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the Taff Gorge. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle was likely destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 m above sea-level, it is also the highest British peak south of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia. The twin summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du at 873 m (2,864 ft) were formerly referred to as Cadair Arthur or 'Arthur's Seat'.

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